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Dandelion greens vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dandelion greens and Purslane

  • Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Copper, yet Purslane is richer in Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Dandelion greens is 16% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Purslane. Dandelion greens contain 0.19mg of Vitamin B1, while Purslane contains 0.047mg.

Food types used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Purslane, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
6
:
4
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Calcium +187.7%
Contains more Iron +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +141.2%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Calcium +187.7%
Contains more Iron +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +141.2%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
10
:
0
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Vitamin A +669.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Dandelion greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Purslane
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +669.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.8%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
:
1
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Equal in Water - 92.86
Dandelion greens
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Purslane
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Equal in Water - 92.86

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dandelion greens Purslane
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 3.39g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 2.03g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.36g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 3.39g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 20kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Purslane
Fiber 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 65mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.99mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 66mg 44mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 76mg 45mg Purslane
Zinc 0.41mg 0.17mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.113mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.303mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 10161IU 1320IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 21mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.047mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.112mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.48mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.036mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.073mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 12µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Purslane
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
246%
Dandelion greens
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/nutrients
  2. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.